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AGL 067: Lessons Learned from Tom Rath’s Books


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Last week I was honored to have Tom Rath on the show to talk about some of his books and how they impact leaders. Today I want talk about some of the take aways that I had from Tom's books and how they have impacted my life.
Eat Move Sleep
Walking Meetings
10,000 steps
Standing
no sugar in coffee
cut out fruit juices
cut down on bread
SLEEP!!!!
Are You Fully Charged?
Work in bursts
Pomadora Technique
Search for meaning, not happiness
Strengths Finders 2.0
Focus on your strengths
But don't completely forget your weaknesses
How Full is Your Bucket
Give what you want
Filling others buckets, fills  your own
About Tom Rath
Tom Rath is a researcher and writer who studies the role of human behavior in business, health, and well-being.
Tom has written six New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers over the past decade, starting with the #1 New York Times bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? In 2016, his book StrengthsFinder 2.0 was listed by amazon.com as the top selling non-fiction book of all time. Tom’s bestsellers include Strengths Based Leadership, Wellbeing, and Eat Move Sleep and Are You Fully Charged?. He has also written two children’s books and produced a feature-length documentary. In total, Tom’s books have sold more than 6 million copies and have made more than 300 appearances on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list.
Tom currently serves as a senior scientist for and advisor to Gallup, where he previously spent thirteen years leading the organization’s work on employee engagement, strengths, leadership, and well-being. Tom also served as vice chairman of the VHL cancer research organization. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania, where he is a regular guest lecturer. Tom, his wife, Ashley, and their two children live in Arlington, Virginia.
Tom’s Books
Are You Fully Charged?
The Rechargeables: Eat Move Sleep (kids book)
Eat Move Sleep
Strength Finders 2.0
Strengths Based Leadership
How Full is Your Bucket?
Wellbeing
How Full is Your Bucket for Kids (kids book)
Vital Friends
Connect with Tom
Website
Twitter
Facebook
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